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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1963

Page

7

Corry Bowlers Lead In City Leagues Top Averages

Gerald Sonny Staples tops Corry's Class A averages at 191 in the WEWA League, with Pete Russell Jr. second at Bowl-Aire A. Harold Shorty Coan ranks high in both leagues, leading in VFW A and Bowl-Aire. Bob Hand shares No. 2 at VFW and is third at Bowl-Aire, with other top ten tied to Lamielle, Barr, and Baressi across leagues. High games and series include Coan’s 257 and 643, Baressi’s 700, and Hammond’s team marks.

Corry Gerald Sonny) Staples Staples WEWA Pete Russell Jr Russell Harold Shorty) Coan Coan Veta Bob Hand VFW Bill Lamielle Dd Barr Lamielle Barr Joe Baressi Baressi Whitley Sonny Staples Shorty Doan Bill Hammond Ina Ed Barr Lafe Douglas Bill Lamielle Wi Phil Lampie Hammond Jobe Bares Russell Bemis Prank Messina Larry Barr Meerhoff Corry Jamestown Shorty Coan

Local Pistol Team Sets Record With 2778

The Red and way pistol team posted 2778 to 2565 over Frank lin Army Reserves, the highest local pistol annals, beating the old mark by five. Lindberg brothers led the Corryites with Dick 560 and Kurt 566 as all five Corry shooters hit at least 550, with Butler second in the league and City Firemen third.

Franklin Army Lindberg Brothers

Franklin High names Eakin as new athletic director

Wayneakin High School appoints Eakin as Athletic Director replacing Mr. Treadwell who retires. Eakin, an assistant football and track coach, will begin with a $6000 annual salary and receive two $200 raises. The district reports an $449.80 football operation loss for the season and cites gates from Cony at $31 and Tidusville shine at $55 as the smallest.

Franklin Wayneakin Just Wight Brankity High School Eakin Treadwail Wil Taleowaa Frank Tidusville Shine

Illinois Bows to Badgers as Coach's Plans Go Smoky

Coach Harry Combes aimed for a 14-0 Big Ten start but Wisconsin upset Illinois 84-77 in Madison. Illinois drops to 14-3 overall and 6-1 in the league while Wisconsin climbs to 3-4 in conference play. Other top teams, including Mississippi State and Colorado, won to reinforce rapid-season races.

Associated Press Harry Combes Ilinois Combes Italfi Wisconsin Badgers Madison Wis Bois Mississippi State Maroons Kentucky Colorado Oklahoma Boulder Illinois Minnesota Indiana Bloomington Gophers Oklahoma State Kansas Town State Nebraska Wichita Drake North Texas Maryland South Carolina Mississippi Tennessee Furman Virginia Military Greenville N.C Alabama Georgia Auburn Florida William and Mary Carolina Williamsburg Memphis State Louisville Detroit Town Xavier Ohio Mian Seton Hall Scranton Morehead State Murray State Washington State Montana

Why No Negro Cagers Why No Negro Cagers

Salem Oregon AP A controversy flared over whether Oregon State University discriminated against Black basketball players A state legislator said there has never been a Negro on coach Slats Gill's Oregon State team and urged action Rep Berkeley Lent noted he had proposed a bill to bar Mississippi games over its racial policy and questioned local teams need correction before guiding Mississippi.

Salem Ore Oregon State University Amory T Slats University of Mississippi Mississippi University of Missisippi Lent Gill

Russell Snares Rebound Lead in NBA Records Quest

New York report confirms Bill Russell officially surpassed Dolph Schayes as the NBA alltime rebound leader with 11 041 career boards versus Schayes 11 005, though unofficial counts still credit Schayes due to missing early seasons. Wilt Chamberlain posts 24 1 ppg with 7 506 rebounds for a strong second.

New York Hill Russell Boston Celtics Dolph Schayes Syracuse Nationals National Basketball Association Schayes Russell NBA Lenabe Wilt Chamberlain Chamberlain

Memorial for longtime Mercersburg track coach Jimmy Curran

Jimmy Curran, revered Mercersburg Academy track coach for 51 years, died in a Chambersburg hospital at 83. A Scot with a storied past, he mentored 12 Olympic runners and four Olympic gold medalists, including Ted Meredith and Allen Woodring, and inspired many students from Mercersburg and beyond.

Jimmy Curran Mercersburg Academy Jimmy 18Th Hussars Cairo Highland Light Infantry Luisitania America Chambersburg Jack Glascott Penn Jack Galashiels Scotland Mercersburg Voyer Anda Drinks Ripley's Be Lou Groza Ted Meredith Allen Woodring Bill Carr Charlie Moore al Robinson

Mickey Wright Seals Tampa Open Victory in Playoff

Dallas golfer Mickey Wright, a dominant young pro, won the St Petersburg Women's Open in a playoff against Marilyn Smith. Wright already claimed two victories in three events this season after firing a 69 to win by nine strokes.

Mickey Wright Dallas Miss Wright Marilynn Smith Tequesta Fla St. Petersburg

High Individual Games and Players Noted in Team Letters

The record highlights high individual scores and names such as Pete Russell Jr. Joe Baressi and Vince in letters. Notable entries include Roxann Bradford, Rosa Baker, Pat Fenny, and Seay Ross Baker with scores like 664 Reg Kweens and 234. The fragmented text lists multiple individuals tied to high achievements in a sports or club context.

Joe Baressi Roger Smith Peta Russell Jr Pete Russell Jr Vince Reg Kweens Roxann Bradford Rosa Baker Pat Fenny Seay Ross Baker

Pennsylvania Hunters Score Strong Deer Year 1962

Pennsylvania hunters produced a record deer harvest in 1962 with 72 418 deer, including 42 266 legal bucks and 90 647 antlerless deer. Buck harvest set a four year high, while small game declined, and Potter County led in total buck kills with 2 023. Lycoming topped bear kills at 84, Pike 68, Clinton 55, Carleton 41, and Elk 129. The one day December 17 season yielded significant harvest, underscoring the state as a premier whitetail hunting area in the East.

Gant Pomumission Digwest Libruins Hiunteys M. J. Goldett Kite Commission Anileriess Pennsylvania Golden Lycoming Couy Potter County

Basketball Tonight Undated Local Schedule Muddled

This item lists multiple high school and area games with mislabeled or missing dates. Entries include Corry Meadville Hickory at Meadville Eile Tech at Pranktin Ranu at Warren and several other matchups across the region with cities like Warren Oil City Grove City Erie and Fairview, lacking clear scheduling details.

Hickory Meadville Eile Tech Pranktin Ranu Warren Oil City Grove City General McLane Fort LeBoeuf Union City Fairview Lawrence Park Wesleyville Girard Northwestern Wattsboro Foungsville East Forest Pleasantville Tidionte Erie Uast Fredonia West Forest Shenion Clymer West Middlesex Greenville Randolph Townville Cambridge Springs Sagerbun Conneaut Lake Linesville Reynolds Sharpsville Rocky Grove Mercer Cranberry Lakeview Pymatuning Cochranton

Hockey players fined for stick sparring in Rochester game

Bob Dillaboneh of the Pittsburgh Hornets and Jim Puppin of the Rochester Americans were fined 200 dollars each by American Hockey League President James G. Balmer. The penalties total 400 dollars after a referee report found deliberate intent to injure during Sunday night’s Rochester game.

NEW York — Hockey Bob Dillaboneh Pittsburgh Hornets Jim Puppin Rochester Americans James G. Balmer American Hockey League Dalton McArthur Rochester

Bowling action and high scores in multiple leagues at Bowl-Aire

Wilbur VanEarden led Kenley Wreachie in a busy Bowling day as five men's leagues competed at Bowl-Aire. A 232 opening sparked a string of 190s and 200s from players including Grande Dobsherry, Paul Holtivk, and Chuck Williams. Other top marks came from Shorty Doan, Bob Hand, Foti Stewart, Paul Hurlbut, and multiple 200s across the A League, B League, and Businessmen's League, with strong showings at VFW and Avalon Center.

VanEarden Kenley Bowl-Aire Clymer Jiliey Vic Sories Grande Dobsherry Paul Holtivk Dotehmien

Titans dominate Westminster in 7 point college game

Westminster Titans win 71 64 over St Francis as Francis suffers 13th loss in 19 games. Grove City tops St Vincent 75 00 with Dive Marovich 25 and Bob Patrick 14 leading Grove City scoring. Tennessee State beats Gannon 85 7 as TSU holds steady early then closes out late. Holywood Curtis Cokes defeats Johnny Newman in boxing at Dallas. Isaac Logar defeats Mel Collins in Maine.

Assovinlem Westminster Titans Francis Westminster New Wimington Tennessee ‘State Thie Tennessee State Gannon Grove City St. Vincent Dive Marovich Bob Patrick Hollywood Curtis Cokes Dallas Johnny Newman San Fernando Calif Lewiston Maine Isaac Logar Cuba Mel Collins Valley Stream N.Y

Giants unsigned eight players loom over camp

Eight National League champions remain unsigned including Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda and stars like Juan Marichal Don Larsen and Jose Pagan. Dodgers reach terms with two players as MLB spring camps begin while Yankees hold advance camp at Fort Lauderdale with Pepitone Hegan and others in early workouts.

San Jon Tost Ah Willie McCovey Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda Jack Sanford New York Yankees Fort Tauderdale Fla Ralph Houk Joe Pepitoe Mike Hegan

Cincinnati Tops AP Poll. Loyola Chicago Stays Runner-Up

University of Cincinnati remains the top team in the AP college basketball poll with 40 of 41 first place votes as an undefeated Loyola Chicago holds second. Duke sits third with a 17 2 record while the poll notes the spread of first place support.

Cincy Associated Press University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Chicago Loyola Runnner Duke

Butts Leaving Georgia Athletic Department

Atlanta Constitution reports Wallace Butts, athletic director and former football coach, plans to terminate his association with the University of Georgia athletic department on June 1. Butts declined comment yesterday. He joined the Georgia athletic staff as an assistant coach in 1988.

Buits Georgia Atlanta Atlanta Constitution Wallace Butts University of Georgia Butts Agenol Georgia Athletic Staff

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